Frequently Asked Questions about New Student Orientation
- Is New Student Orientation mandatory?
- Do I need to show any other immunization if I will be residing on campus?
- How do I find out about how to get involved on campus?
- How do I get a student ID?
- How do I know which session to attend?
- How do I make changes to my class schedule, after Orientation?
- How do I register for New Student Orientation?
- What if I am a part-time student?
- What if I am an adult or non-traditional student? Do I still need to attend New Student Orientation?
- What immunizations must I provide in order to register for classes?
- What is the cost of New Student Orientation?
- What requirements are there before I am allowed to register?
- What should I bring to the overnight New Student Orientation?
- What time does New Student Orientation start?
- When and where is Orientation?
- When can new students move into the residence halls?
- When does Welcome Weekend begin?
- When do Fall classes begin?
- When do I get my class schedule?
- When will I get information about New Student Orientation?
- Where do I go to pay my bill or find out about Financial Aid?
- Who should attend New Student Orientation program?
- How do I sign up for on-campus housing, choose my roommate, and choose my room?
Technology Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get a WestConn User account?
- Is WestConn Wireless?
- What is WolvesNet?
- What is the WestConn’s WolvesNet Mobile app?
Is New Student Orientation mandatory? Yes, New Student Orientation is mandatory! Orientation is the time when you get ready for life at WestConn. You will meet some faculty, fellow students, and obtain invaluable information that will help make your experience at WestConn successful and rewarding. Back to Top
Do I need to show any other immunization if I will be residing on campus? Students living on campus must also provide proof of having received a Meningococcal vaccine (must include group A, C, Y&W-135 or Menactra) within 5 years of moving into the residence hall. This is a mandatory vaccine and students will not be allowed to select a room without it. Please mail or fax (203-837-8583) form to Health Services before the start of the semester. Back to Top
How do I find out about how to get involved on campus? Orientation Leaders will be able to answer this question during your New Student Orientation session. You can also visit the Center for Student Involvement/Student Activities website and see what clubs and organizations are already on campus or how to form your own club. Back to Top
How do I get my school photo ID? You can obtain your university WESTCONNect Photo ID Card by going to the WESTCONNect main website and following the directions. Back to Top
How do I know which session to attend?
There are four mandatory New Student Orientation sessions. You are required to attend one session that fits best in your schedule.
New Student Orientation Session 1, Wednesday/Thursday, June 17/18
New Student Orientation, Session 2, Monday/Tuesday, June 22/23
New Student Orientation, Session 3, Thursday/Friday, June 25/26
New Student Orientation, Session 4, Monday/Tuesday, June 29/30
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How do I make changes to my class schedule after Orientation? Students can make changes to their schedule, after orientation, in the University Advisement Center, Old Main 202. Any questions can be directed to (203) 837-8397. Keep your schedule before you’re told how to change it! Your schedule was built of courses your academic department determined for you and it will provide you with the best start to make degree progress and prepare for Spring courses. Back to Top
How do I register for New Student Orientation? Please follow this link to register for one of our in-person orientation sessions. Back to Top
What if I am a part-time student? Part-time, matriculated students are invited and encouraged to attend all of our New Student Orientation programs – both New Student Orientation and Welcome Weekend at the beginning of the fall semester. Just like our full-time students you can learn a lot about WestConn to enhance your college experience. Back to Top
What if I am an adult or non-traditional student? Do I still need to attend New Student Orientation? You are welcome to attend! We understand non-traditional students may have family or work obligations and find it difficult to attend. Back to Top
Connecticut State University Immunization Requirements
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What is the cost of the Orientation? There is no additional cost associated with New Student Orientation. The Orientation and First Year Fee included in your student tuition covers the cost of participation. This fee is non-refundable, and attendance at Orientation is mandatory for all new students. Back to Top
What requirements are there before I am allowed to register? The following information must be in place before you can register for classes: You need to have made your $200.00 non-refundable Admissions deposit. Back to Top
What should I bring to the overnight New Student Orientation? You should bring the following items to New Student Orientation:
What time does New Student Orientation start? New Student Orientation starts at 8 a.m. with check-in in Newbury Hall on our Midtown Campus. Back to Top
When and Where is Orientation? and how do I know which session to attend? There are four New Student Orientation sessions scheduled in June. Students should attend the session that works best in their schedule. Session 1: June 17/18 (Wednesday/Thursday) Session 2: June 22/23 (Monday/Tuesday) Session 3: June 25/26 (Thursday/Friday)
When can new students move into the residence halls? The Housing and Residence Life department has announced Friday, August 21 as move-in day. Students will be assigned a time slot for move-in. Please check your WCSU email account in mid-August for your specific time slot and more details. Back to Top
When does Welcome Weekend begin? Welcome Weekend begins with the Move-in Day and the Entering the Gates ceremony on Friday, August 21. Back to Top
What is the cost of the Orientation? There is no additional cost associated with New Student Orientation. The Orientation and First Year Fee included in your student tuition covers the cost of participation. This fee is non-refundable, and attendance at Orientation is mandatory for all new students. Back to Top
What requirements are there before I am allowed to register? The following information must be in place before you can register for classes: You need to have made your $200.00 non-refundable Admissions deposit. Back to Top
What should I bring to the overnight New Student Orientation? You should bring the following items to New Student Orientation:
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- 2 Changes of clothes
- Phone Charger
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Overnight bedding to include twin sheets, pillow and blanket for the bed.
- Toiletries including toothbrush, toothpaste, soap/body wash, a towel, deodorant, and shower shoes/flip flops.
What time does New Student Orientation start? New Student Orientation starts at 8 a.m. with check-in in Newbury Hall on our Midtown Campus. Back to Top
When and Where is Orientation? and how do I know which session to attend? There are four New Student Orientation sessions scheduled in June. Students should attend the session that works best in their schedule. Session 1: June 17/18 (Wednesday/Thursday) Session 2: June 22/23 (Monday/Tuesday) Session 3: June 25/26 (Thursday/Friday)
Session 4: June 29/June 30 (Monday/Tuesday)
When can new students move into the residence halls? The Housing and Residence Life department has announced Friday, August 21 as move-in day. Students will be assigned a time slot for move-in. Please check your WCSU email account in mid-August for your specific time slot and more details. Back to Top
When does Welcome Weekend begin? Welcome Weekend begins with the Move-in Day and the Entering the Gates ceremony on Friday, August 21. Back to Top
When do Fall classes begin?
In 2026, classes begin on Tuesday, August 25
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When do I receive my class schedule? All incoming students are preregistered for the Fall 2026 semester based on courses their department identifies are necessary for their first semester. It is anticipated that access to your schedule will be available during your Orientation session. Schedules are NOT mailed to students Back to Top
When will I get information about New Student Orientation? After you have paid your $200.00 non-refundable deposit we will send you an invitation email regarding New Student Orientation. Back to Top
Where do I go to pay my bill or find out about Financial Aid? Please visit the Cashier’s Office website for all your billing inquiries. Please visit The Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment website for all of your financial aid questions. Back to Top
When do I receive my class schedule? All incoming students are preregistered for the Fall 2026 semester based on courses their department identifies are necessary for their first semester. It is anticipated that access to your schedule will be available during your Orientation session. Schedules are NOT mailed to students Back to Top
When will I get information about New Student Orientation? After you have paid your $200.00 non-refundable deposit we will send you an invitation email regarding New Student Orientation. Back to Top
Where do I go to pay my bill or find out about Financial Aid? Please visit the Cashier’s Office website for all your billing inquiries. Please visit The Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment website for all of your financial aid questions. Back to Top
How do I sign up for on-campus housing, choose my roommate, and choose my room? You will need to do the following steps:
- Pay the $250 Housing Deposit – There are directions using this link: Deposits – Cahier’s Office. These deposits are non-refundable, and the deposit is applied to your housing costs for the semester.
- Housing Application – You can fill it out right here WCSU Housing Portal, about 6-12 hours after you have paid a Housing Deposit.
- Meningitis Vaccine – You must provide (to University Health Services) evidence that you have received a meningitis vaccine within the preceding 5 years. You can upload documentation using this link: WCSU Health Services Patient Portal.
Students now use the Housing Portal to make their own roommate requests and choose their preferred buildings (provided, of course, that the students meet the building’s age and/or credit requirements).
While Housing & Residence Life can never guarantee that you will be able to be placed with a requested roommate, the opportunity is certainly there. If you’d like to live with a specific person, each of you must request to live with the other, and each of you must have a complete file so that you can make your assignments with each other. Requests must be made and accepted before any of you wanting to live together selects a room.
Many of your questions may be answered on our webpage using this link: Housing & Residence Life but if not, please email us at housing@wcsu.edu, or give us a call at 203-837-8531.
While Housing & Residence Life can never guarantee that you will be able to be placed with a requested roommate, the opportunity is certainly there. If you’d like to live with a specific person, each of you must request to live with the other, and each of you must have a complete file so that you can make your assignments with each other. Requests must be made and accepted before any of you wanting to live together selects a room.
Many of your questions may be answered on our webpage using this link: Housing & Residence Life but if not, please email us at housing@wcsu.edu, or give us a call at 203-837-8531.
Technology FAQ
How do I get a WestConn User account? WestConn User Accounts are automatically generated for admitted students. Within 24 hours of being accepted to WestConn or 24 hours of being registered for classes, you will receive instruction from mim@wcsu.edu on how to claim your WestConn account. or at support@wcsu.edu. More details about your WestConn account are here: https://support.wcsu.edu/?ht_kb=how-do-i-obtain-a-wcsu-account
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Is WestConn Wireless? WestConn is 100% wireless, including residence halls and wireless printing. To use the wireless network, you first need to register your device to the wireless network. To learn about the process of registering your device to the wireless network, navigate to this link: https//support.wcsu.edu/?ht_kb=how-to-register-my-device-to-the-western-wireless-network. To use the WestConn wireless network and wireless printing, you must have a WestConn User Account. To learn more about wireless printing, please visit: https//support.wcsu.edu/?ht_kb=how-do-i-print-to-a-printer-on-campus-from-my-personal-computer-or-mobile-device. Back to Top What is WolvesNet? WolvesNet is WestConn’s campus portal. WolvesNet allows you to see your grades, course schedules, academic history and financial aid information, and allows you to register for classes and make payments to the university. It also provides access to Blackboard, WestConn’s online course management system, campus and personal announcements, the campus events calendar, and convenient links to other university resources. WolvesNet can be accessed by visiting www.wcsu.edu, hovering over the essentials tab, and clicking the WolvesNet icon. Back to Top
What is WestConn WolvesNet Mobile app? WestConn has a mobile app for quick, on-the-go access to important information and services including campus news, events, email, course registrations, grades, important phone numbers and more. Download it today from the App Store or Google Play Back to Top
Is WestConn Wireless? WestConn is 100% wireless, including residence halls and wireless printing. To use the wireless network, you first need to register your device to the wireless network. To learn about the process of registering your device to the wireless network, navigate to this link: https//support.wcsu.edu/?ht_kb=how-to-register-my-device-to-the-western-wireless-network. To use the WestConn wireless network and wireless printing, you must have a WestConn User Account. To learn more about wireless printing, please visit: https//support.wcsu.edu/?ht_kb=how-do-i-print-to-a-printer-on-campus-from-my-personal-computer-or-mobile-device. Back to Top What is WolvesNet? WolvesNet is WestConn’s campus portal. WolvesNet allows you to see your grades, course schedules, academic history and financial aid information, and allows you to register for classes and make payments to the university. It also provides access to Blackboard, WestConn’s online course management system, campus and personal announcements, the campus events calendar, and convenient links to other university resources. WolvesNet can be accessed by visiting www.wcsu.edu, hovering over the essentials tab, and clicking the WolvesNet icon. Back to Top
What is WestConn WolvesNet Mobile app? WestConn has a mobile app for quick, on-the-go access to important information and services including campus news, events, email, course registrations, grades, important phone numbers and more. Download it today from the App Store or Google Play Back to Top